Chennai Metro Rail (CMRL) is set to begin construction of a multi-storey building at the Arumbakkam Metro station to increase revenue and enhance commuter convenience. The project will be developed on 1,660.34 sq. mtrs. of land behind the station near the parking lot.

The building will include a basement, stilt floor with a four-tier mechanical car parking system, and seven upper floors. According to CMRL officials, “Of the seven floors that we have planned, four floors will be used as commercial spaces, which can have retail and food outlets, and the remaining three floors will be turned into office spaces.” The initiative aligns with CMRL’s broader strategy of integrating commercial spaces with Metro infrastructure to generate non-fare box revenue.

If the contract is awarded within the next three months, construction is expected to take about two years. Similar projects are planned at other stations, such as Ekkatuthangal and Saidapet.